Friday, January 15, 2010

Results from 6 Seconds Workplace Issues Survey

6 Seconds is one of the premier organizations bringing EI training to schools and corporations (full disclosure-I trained with them). Here are some results from their recent workplace survey. Would you be surprised to note that --despite current economic pressure--the vast majority of responses still focus on the “people side?"

89% say employee’s feelings are “important” or “essential” to solving the issues the organization faces91% report that “emotional intelligence” skills are “important” or “essential” to solving the issues the organization facesThe “people issues” are perceived to be about 63% more significant than “technical issues”

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Laura was a graduate student in clinical psychology but eventually switched majors and earned her M.A in theatre. Laura is a theatre director and award-winning playwright and screenwriter. She also writes about psychology, spirituality, and emotional intelligence. By day Laura offers workshops in communication and emotional intelligence topics through her company, www.training4breakthroughs.com.